Cate Waruguru, the former Laikipia Woman Representative, is widely recognized for her bold personality and the controversies that have surrounded her personal life.
Before marrying her current husband, Peter Waweru, Waruguru was previously married to William Kiprotich Kigen, a prominent lawyer from the Rift Valley.
Kigen, a Nanyuki-based lawyer originally from Kericho County, attended Kabianga High School before pursuing higher education at the University of Nairobi and later the University of Mangalore.
Despite being married to a public figure, Kigen has largely maintained a low profile, with limited public information about him.
In 2017, Waruguru made headlines when she publicly confirmed her role as Kigen’s second wife, a position she embraced with confidence and without apology.
She asserted that being a second wife was a personal choice, stating, “I would like anybody to challenge me and tell me whether I am cast out because I am married as the second wife.” Her candid comments sparked nationwide debates about polygamy and women’s roles in marriage.
Waruguru’s first marriage was not without controversy. In one high-profile incident, Waruguru and Kigen were denied service at a hotel in Kericho after being asked to produce a marriage certificate, further amplifying the media attention on her personal life.
Waruguru has since moved on and is now married to Peter Waweru. Despite the public scrutiny, she continues to be a strong and outspoken figure in Kenyan politics, standing by her life choices and remaining unapologetic